Apache Cicada vs Oak Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Cicada | Oak Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diceroprocta apache | Platycotis vittata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.
Oak Treehopper
A colorful treehopper that feeds on oak twigs in eastern North America. Females exhibit maternal care by straddling their egg masses to protect them from parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Color morphs range from turquoise to red-orange depending on the population.